Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 748 #2 of 225·#1 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 548 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Oral question
Activity by sitting
115 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
748 speeches- 23 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that relevant documents were in their possession and that work had been carried out at a village house. He suggested that certain individuals were reacting defensively because these matters had been exposed. Procedural: Points of Order and Interjections on Historical Matters Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara disputed the Minister’s claim that no information remained about events 36 years earlier, citing details of the 8 February 1989 attack on guard posts at the Temple of the Tooth, the seizure of firearms, and arrests of named individuals. He also referred to disruption of the Kumbal Perahera and alleged threats to the Diyawadana Nilame. He requested the Minister of Public Security to conduct an inquiry and table the available records in Parliament. Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the Bills to increase wages but argued that the proposed minimum wage of Rs. 27,000, rising to Rs. 30,000, remains inadequate compared with calls for Rs. 50,000 for a family of four. He questioned delays in raising estate workers’ wages to the promised Rs. 1,700 or Rs. 2,000 and cautioned that wage increases must be balanced with the financial capacity of private employers amid distress caused by parate executions. He also demanded action on issuing freehold land grants under the “Urumaya” programme and sought clarification on alleged long-term tax concessions granted through July 2025 gazettes to Port City-related companies without clear Cabinet disclosure. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Cost of LivingEmploymentLand & Housing Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought a clarification from the Speaker. Oral Question: Sale of Petroleum (Q.2/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Minister to publish fuel price formula details on the relevant website, noting that updates had not been posted since April. He questioned the 1 July fuel price increase, arguing that global crude prices had declined and existing stocks and earlier orders at lower exchange and crude rates did not justify raising petrol by Rs. 12 per litre and diesel by Rs. 15 per litre. He asked why consumers were burdened with increases that would also raise transport and food costs. Oral Question: Sale of Petroleum (Q.2/2024) Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister of Energy to provide details on Government tax revenue from petroleum sales between 21 September 2023 and 20 September 2024, and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s profit or loss during that period. He also sought information on whether fraud occurred in fuel sales, the alleged amount defrauded per litre by fuel type, the total sum involved, and whether any such amount has been deducted from fuel prices to provide relief to consumers. Oral Question: Sale of Petroleum (Q.2/2024) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the motion and raised concerns over a surplus in egg production, particularly affecting small poultry farmers in Kurunegala, with farm-gate prices falling to Rs. 20–22 despite production costs of around Rs. 32–35 per egg. He attributed the crisis to uncontrolled hatchery and breeder hen expansion and urged regulation of breeding, action on feed and input costs, and stabilization of farm-gate prices to prevent smallholders being displaced by larger operators. He also requested that kurakkan imports be avoided during local harvesting periods and that farmers receive at least Rs. 150–160 per kilogram. Private Members' Motion No. 3: Livestock Sector Enhancement AgricultureCost of Living Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Supported Rohana Bandara’s proposal to strengthen the rural bank and co-operative system, citing their role in rural credit, women’s livelihoods, and small entrepreneurship, while calling for a clear regulatory framework to prevent mismanagement and deposit theft. Requested that rural banks be included in the Central Bank reimbursement mechanism for the senior citizens’ fixed deposit interest top-up, warning that deposits are shifting to commercial banks. Also raised concerns over reduced margins for co-operative fuel outlets, political interference in North Western Province co-operatives, and the impact of 18% VAT on co-operative sales divisions, urging exemptions or relief. Private Members' Motion No. 1: Co-operative Rural Banks Supervision Public FinanceAgricultureEmployment Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara told the addressed party to comply with a request to appear before court. The remark was a brief procedural exhortation rather than a substantive policy statement. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary No substantive remarks are available to summarize beyond the fragment “In a certain building—”. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to a statement issued by the Director-General of Customs. The recorded excerpt is incomplete due to an interruption, and no substantive argument, proposal, or question is set out in the available text. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that there was no intention to imprison the individual concerned, but the excerpt cuts off before he explains the specific action or objective being sought. The available text is too limited to identify the broader context, demand, or policy issue. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Chair to refer to Standing Order No. 86. The intervention appears to have been a procedural point, seeking guidance or enforcement of the relevant Standing Order during the proceedings. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 86. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point concerning the Rules of Debate, invoking Standing Order 86. The available excerpt does not include the substance of the procedural issue or any further argument, request, or ruling sought. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, requested additional time to speak, noting that another member had spoken at length and asking to be allowed a minute. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary No substantive remarks beyond addressing the Deputy Speaker are included in the provided excerpt, so there is no policy position, proposal, question, or argument to summarize. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Clarified that the statement in question was made by the Deputy Minister, not by him. The intervention appears to correct attribution during the debate. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara denied having raised the issue of weapons himself, stating that it was the Customs Officers’ Association that referred to it. He said the CID had been informed who released the consignments and urged that those officials, including those referred to in the presence of Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and the Deputy Minister, also be questioned. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 11 July 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that, in response to remarks by Nalinda Jayatissa, he had been questioned by the CID for five hours. He said he answered all questions clearly during that questioning. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Justice & Human Rights Read →