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- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that speaking time be allocated to the Leader of the Opposition. The intervention was procedural and concerned the distribution of debate time. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Chair not to interrupt or restrict another Member’s remarks and requested that he be allowed to continue speaking. The intervention was procedural, concerning the conduct of the debate rather than a substantive policy issue. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the proceedings, noting that only one Leader of the Opposition was present. He urged that time be allocated to him and indicated that his side would refrain from speaking. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute to four late political figures: J.R.P. Suriyapperuma, Donald Dissanayake, Mavai S. Senathirajah, and Kosala Jayaweera. He highlighted Suriyapperuma’s intellectual and political role in the SLFP and leftist movements, Dissanayake’s service in Gampaha and in parliamentary responsibilities, Senathirajah’s long-standing leadership in Tamil politics and commitment to non-violent advocacy, and Jayaweera’s youth activism, anti-corruption work, and contributions in COPE. He conveyed condolences to their families and offered prayers for their peace. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about a reported crisis involving 323 containers, noting public claims that they contained weapons belonging to Prabhakaran. He sought clarification from the Minister on the matter. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission to ask a supplementary question related to his main question before 11.00 a.m. while stating that the House had not wasted time. He also noted respect for the families of deceased Members and indicated that condolence expressions would be made. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Chair whether the relevant Minister was prepared to answer his second supplementary question. His intervention was procedural, seeking confirmation on whether the supplementary question would receive a response. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Requested that the relevant customs house and port of arrival for the goods be provided, stating that the matter cannot be resolved without those details. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that accurate and consistent information be provided to Parliament on the matter in question. He said differing information had been given in response to inquiries, and argued that correct disclosure was necessary to clear the Government of the allegation. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly prompted that the question be asked. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was presented in the recorded remark. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he wanted assistance in drafting a parliamentary question, stating that he would submit the main question and two supplementary questions later. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or demand was raised in the speech. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara made a procedural intervention requesting that his supplementary question be written for him. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised in the recorded statement. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Chair for an opportunity to speak and indicated that he would be brief. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission from the Chair to raise a question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that irregular practices occur within Sri Lanka Customs, citing instances where imported chocolates are allegedly relabelled or renamed and sold locally. He raised this as an example of issues requiring attention in customs oversight and enforcement. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a supplementary question regarding the controversy over 323 containers, referring to claims made by Hon. Minister Arutchuna that they contained Prabhakaran’s weapons. He noted that the committee which released the containers was chaired by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and emphasized that the Port operates as a commercial entity. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Law & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought to proceed with his second supplementary question while objecting to interruptions or shouting in the Chamber. He warned that if the exchange continued in that manner, they would move to another issue. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly noted that questions had also been raised from the Opposition side. The intervention appears to respond to procedural exchanges during questioning rather than advancing a substantive policy position. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Asked the Chair to allow the relevant Minister to state whether he was willing to answer the question, emphasizing that only confirmation of the Minister’s willingness was being sought. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →