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.
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Speech history
748 speeches- 5 March 2026 AI summary The Member objected to an interruption on procedural grounds, questioning what Point of Order had been raised. He emphasized that the House was discussing an important issue and sought to continue the debate without disruption. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary The Member requested time and permission to speak, without raising a substantive policy issue, proposal, or question in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly thanked the Chief Government Whip. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission for members to speak during the parliamentary proceedings. No specific policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the statement. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the recorded speech. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected that Members’ right to speak was being curtailed or not properly accommodated. He questioned the conduct of proceedings and sought clarification on what action was being taken to ensure Members could contribute. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked that members be allowed to speak before the relevant member responds. The intervention was procedural, addressed to the Speaker during the debate. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter concerns national security under the Constitution. He indicated that the issue should be considered within the constitutional framework governing security responsibilities. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Security & Defence Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute of speaking time from the Chair to address the matter under discussion. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the quoted intervention. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the continuation of emergency regulations after the “Ditsa” cyclone, citing large numbers of displaced families still in shelters or temporary accommodation and alleging insufficient government action after three months. He criticised fuel distribution management, referred to conflicting CPC statements on stocks, and urged the Government to investigate the cutting and sale of Kolonnawa storage tanks as scrap while also raising concerns about Trincomalee tank farm development delays and earlier court actions by unions. He warned against allowing global fuel supply risks to become a domestic crisis, questioned recent fuel price revisions and gas procurement decisions involving Laugfs, and briefly referred to a stalled USD 12 million Maliban Textiles investment in Nikaweratiya expected to create 4,000 jobs. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Public FinanceInfrastructureCost of Living Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary The member requests that another participant be briefly allowed to provide a clarification. No substantive policy argument or legislative proposal is presented. Procedural: Points of Order and Opposition Walk-out Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara formally raised a parliamentary question. No substantive details or policy issues were stated in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. H.A. Rajika Jeewani Hettiaarachchi of Kewitiya. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about alleged involvement of ruling party local authority members in drug trafficking despite the Government’s “Country Together” operation. He requested urgent provision of toilet facilities at the new Colombo District Court complex and proposed scheduling reforms for Special High Courts to address difficulties faced by counsel. He also questioned the requirement for SIS reports in Wakf Board appointments, calling for the rule to be formally removed if unnecessary, and asked the Government to resolve issues concerning the Kattankudy mosque appointment and the release of Qur’ans held at the port. He further called for a fair and transparent system for judicial promotions, citing concerns raised by Justice Gihan Kulatunga. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Religion & CultureLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara thanked the Presiding Member and the Minister of Justice for presenting the Bills for debate. He indicated that he would speak plainly on the Bills rather than respond to criticisms or lectures directed at his side over the past year. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 17 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the Chitrasiri Committee Report on salaries and entitlements of MPs and former officeholders be tabled before proceeding with the proposed abolition of MPs’ pensions. He argued that any reform should be prospective rather than retrospective, citing former MPs, widows and dependents who rely on existing pensions, and said wrongdoing by some Members should be dealt with individually under the law. He also questioned the financial rationale for abolition, stating that MPs’ pension payments form a very small share of government revenue, and urged consideration of contributory or lump-sum pension models used elsewhere. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara opposed the extension of Emergency Regulations issued under the Public Security Ordinance, arguing that cyclone “Ditwah” recovery does not require emergency powers and that existing institutions can address issues such as landslide risks and administration. He highlighted concerns over provisions on essential services, restrictions on entry, competent authorities, misinformation, immunity for officials, and possible media suppression. He also raised issues relating to alleged damage or mishandling of archaeological and cultural heritage sites, the remand of monks in Trincomalee, and high leasing rates affecting citizens. He concluded that the regulations were being used for repression rather than reconstruction. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Law & OrderPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to a previous court case he and others pursued to raise the upper age limit to 45, noting that the Gazette date had not been discussed at that time. He requested the Deputy Minister to decide on the Gazette date and, if issuing a new Gazette, to include the small number of Archaeology and Sociology graduates to resolve their concerns without creating further categorization issues. Adjournment: Adjournment Questions and House Closure Employment Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education for data on unemployed graduates, graduate employment under the Government, Development Officers working as teachers, and plans to absorb them into the teacher service. He cited the NPP policy pledge to provide employment for unemployed graduates and questioned the Government’s recruitment process, particularly a 2026 Gazette requiring qualifications as at 2025.06.30, arguing that the eligibility date and omitted subject areas should be revised to include more graduates. He also requested that appointment letters be issued for about 500 candidates who passed the Education Service Exam and urged broader Government intervention for graduates remaining outside Development Officer or other employment schemes. Adjournment: Adjournment Questions and House Closure EducationEmployment Read →