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- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order during proceedings amid interruptions. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of Order and requested the microphone amid an interruption. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly requested one minute from the Deputy Speaker amid an interruption. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara began to address the Deputy Speaker, but the recorded speech contains only an interruption and no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or arguments. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly sought the Deputy Speaker’s permission for one minute to speak. His request was made amid an interruption, and no substantive policy or legislative point was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly requested additional time to speak amid an interruption. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order, but the excerpt contains no substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy reference beyond an interruption. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara rose to raise a point of order. His intervention was immediately interrupted, and no substantive argument or proposal was recorded. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that the traditional general amnesty system has become conflated with Presidential pardons, disrupting predictable relief mechanisms such as remission for prisoners held for non-payment of fines. He said prison officers are reluctant to act due to fear of repercussions and urged the Government to correct the situation immediately. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that, while supporting the recognition of foreign judgments, the Government must also uphold judicial independence and avoid political interference in judicial appointments. He questioned the handling of Justice Bandula Karunarathna’s pre-retirement leave, the appointment of an acting Court of Appeal President, and the repeated non-elevation of Justice Mohamed Laffar to the Supreme Court despite seniority, asking why a recent recommendation for Laffar’s appointment was reportedly withdrawn. He also raised concerns over the implementation of Vesak prison remissions and pardons, citing alleged procedural irregularities and confusion arising from a 1 May 2025 circular, and called for the restoration of proper procedures for general amnesty and prisoner remission. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 91(c), which prohibits imputing improper motives or referring to Members’ private affairs. He objected to remarks suggesting his party had too many leaders, stating that it is a coalition of multiple parties and leaders and that such references were inappropriate. Procedural: Urgent Debate Motion on Israel–Iran War (Standing Order 19) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that his side was leaving the Chamber and told the Speaker to proceed with the proceedings as he wished. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to a procedural requirement, questioning whether even the Chief Opposition Whip must raise matters under Standing Order 27(2). His remark challenged the application of parliamentary procedure in the context of seeking permission to raise an issue. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that permission had not been granted, which prompted the request being made. The remark appears to challenge or clarify a procedural issue in the debate. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that the matter was being raised by the Chief Opposition Whip. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was presented in the recorded statement. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Speaker to pause briefly before proceedings continued. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he was raising an important point directly connected to the matter under discussion. No further details or specific proposal were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded before an interruption. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to being told to sit down and directed the other member to return to their seat. The intervention appears to be a brief procedural exchange rather than a substantive contribution on legislation or policy. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara intervened briefly to request that another member be allowed to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the intervention. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →