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- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the member in question habitually speaks after 5.30 p.m., implying a recurring procedural or scheduling concern. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked how the relevant individual would be removed, indicating a request for clarification on the procedure or authority for removal. No further context, proposal, or legislative detail was provided in the quoted remark. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he did not agree, without providing further reasons or elaboration in the recorded excerpt. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the Chair’s indication that he had only two minutes remaining and should conclude. He stated that the time allocation was incorrect. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to a matter before the House, stating that it was not proper. The remark was procedural in nature and did not include further argument or a specific proposal. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Chair on the procedure for extending speaking time after a Member has been told they have only two minutes remaining. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly raised a concern about a petrol-related issue. No further details, proposals, or demands were provided in the excerpt. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Cost of Living Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the allocated two-minute speaking time had expired. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, corrected a name, stating that it should be “Wasantha” rather than “Wasanthi.” Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara states that both he and Minister Wasantha had called on the relevant individual to resign. The intervention appears to clarify or emphasize a prior demand for resignation raised in the debate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the rationale for asking an unspecified individual to resign. The remark appears to challenge the consistency or justification of a demand for resignation raised in the debate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the rationale behind asking a Minister to resign. The remark appears to challenge the consistency or basis of that demand within the ongoing parliamentary exchange. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Clarified that the procurement matter had been submitted to and handled by the Cabinet. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Public Finance Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara made a brief remark characterizing the matter under discussion as a “big washing machine” and suggested that this was why more time was being sought. No specific legislative proposal, question, or policy demand was raised in the statement. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Minister on why the BAG tender scheduled for April was postponed until August. He specifically asked that the explanation not rely on a claim that existing stocks were sufficient. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Public Finance Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that the importation of substandard coal has increased electricity generation costs and could lead to higher electricity bills, citing a National System Operator letter indicating an additional coal-related cost of about Rs. 20 billion and possible total increases beyond the President’s Rs. 15 billion relief package. He disputed the President’s stated Rs. 7.5 billion coal procurement loss and called for updated CEB price data to be checked by the Public Utilities Commission. He also raised concern over alleged pressure by the COPE Chairman on the National Audit Office and warned that parliamentary majorities would not prevent accountability for those responsible. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about alleged misrepresentation of Sri Lankan cricketers’ fitness test results, stating that several players who had passed were being wrongly portrayed as failures while others had not yet taken the test. He thanked Gary Kirsten for accepting the post of national Head Coach and urged the Sports Minister to address the issue properly, emphasizing that both talent and physical fitness are necessary for cricketing success. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Sports Minister to address problematic practices he had raised, noting he would not dwell on a ministry he previously held. He questioned the President’s announced relief measures, arguing that Aswesuma support covers only about 1.6–1.7 million of Sri Lanka’s 5.5–5.7 million families and asking what relief is available to the remaining households. He also challenged the Government’s claim that it would absorb Rs. 100 per litre of diesel, demanding a fuel pricing formula to verify landed costs, margins, and the basis for repeated fuel price increases despite reported stocks. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the anti-doping regulations while recalling past institutional strengthening of Sri Lanka’s anti-doping apparatus. He raised concerns over the National Olympic Committee’s failure to hold a 2025 AGM, pass a 2026 Budget, and submit the 2024 audit report, and alleged financial irregularities and misuse of ethics procedures to disqualify election candidates, calling for an immediate ministerial investigation. He also congratulated the men’s hockey team on recent success but criticized the current reimbursement system for overseas sports travel, arguing that athletes should receive airfare and accommodation support in advance. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →