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
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
748 speeches- 10 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute during Votes of Condolence to the late Kumara Welgama, outlining his political career, ministerial service in transport, power and energy, industry and Tri-Forces welfare, and his later opposition to Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s 2019 nomination and formation of the New Lanka Freedom Party. He condemned the 2022 Aragalaya-era attack on Welgama, saying it seriously affected his health, and conveyed condolences to his family. He also commemorated H. Nandasena’s service in provincial and parliamentary politics in Anuradhapura and Tudor Gunasekera’s career as a UNP MP for Mahara and later ambassador, extending sympathies to their families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order regarding copra imports, noting that he had previously proposed importing copra. He stated that when a state entity handled the process, crude oil was imported instead and created problems, and argued that allowing private companies to import would ensure better-quality copra. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested a clarification from the Chair. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the recorded intervention. Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly clarified to the Chair that the matter being referred to was not a second supplementary question. Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Government’s delay in reducing electricity tariffs, citing the President’s commitment to reduce tariffs by more than 30 per cent “in the near future.” He argued that tariff revisions in October, December, and subsequent concession opportunities had been missed, while the PUCSL had identified errors in pricing inputs from the Ministry and CEB. He further disputed claims of losses, referring to a reported Rs. 167 billion surplus in 2024, Treasury assumption of debts, and high hydro generation, and asked when relief would be provided to consumers. Oral Questions Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Government’s delay in implementing promised electricity tariff reductions, noting earlier public assurances of substantial bill reductions. He referred to repeated extensions granted to the CEB by the PUCSL, the rejection of proposed reductions, and indications that only a minimal reduction may be possible, despite high hydro generation. He asked why relief has been postponed until June and highlighted the impact of high electricity costs on small industries. Oral Questions Cost of LivingInfrastructure Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned a Member’s denial that a programme organized by the Political Science Students’ Union at the University of Peradeniya had been banned. He cited a statement by the former Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka as evidence that the event was stopped and urged that the incident not be denied. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly responded to an apparent reference to his university background, stating that he and others had learned the relevant matters well and had not deviated from the proper course. The intervention appears to be a short rebuttal rather than a substantive policy or legislative argument. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whether a circular from the Presidential Secretary existed requiring approval for meetings and warned that, from the next day, Ministers might need clearance from Minister Wijitha Herath. He argued that such restrictions would hinder ministerial work and urged the Government not to silence opposition voices or constrain Ministers’ freedom to act. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly addresses Bimal Rathnayake to ask whether he has seen a particular circular. No further details are provided in the excerpt about the circular’s subject, purpose, or related policy context. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara criticised the Government for failing to fulfil promises to remove VAT from food, health and education items, and accused the JVP/NPP of inconsistency and shared responsibility in past governments and policy positions, including on FTAs and ETCA. He called for protecting university freedoms after the reported cancellation of a Peradeniya student programme critical of the IMF, and warned against political interference in the Attorney-General’s Department through discussions on “special cases.” He also objected to a reported circular restricting Ministers’ and officials’ engagement with foreign envoys, arguing it would hinder local and international cooperation initiatives. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly intervened to ask the Deputy Chairperson to clarify the meaning of the term “nasarani.” Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 January 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara accused another party or member of making an unprecedented falsehood. No specific policy, legislation, or substantive argument is developed in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Minister to address the situation of Sri Lankans affected by the “Russia issue,” noting that people from both the North and South had been trapped, injured, and left without compensation. He requested ministerial intervention to resolve the crisis and provide relief. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Foreign AffairsJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly stated that debating the matter in Parliament was not useful, comparing it to an issue concerning the Electricity Board. He did not make a specific proposal or request in the recorded remarks. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the issue of brown sugar production should be resolved within the Government rather than raised in Parliament, while acknowledging its importance. He said Sri Lanka has sufficient capacity to produce brown sugar and that a previously resolved issue has re-emerged. He urged the relevant Cabinet Minister and Deputy Minister to submit a Cabinet proposal to immediately remove VAT. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Public Finance Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the issue under discussion is not confined to the North but exists across the country. He said it had been raised under the previous Government as well and requested the current Government to take action. Papers Presented Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara said his remarks were not a personal attack or a dispute with the Government, but a matter that should be raised in Parliament. He rejected any suggestion that he was advocating cuts to public servants’ salaries and argued that the Government should have brought the Appropriation Bill in time instead of relying on an alternative procedure. He requested that the issue he raised be considered fairly. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that he be given the microphone to address the House. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Parliamentary Procedure Read →