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- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he did not wish to obstruct the Hon. Lady Member and urged her to continue. He noted that he is a member of the relevant Committee, would address matters there, and had not discussed its internal affairs in Parliament. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asks whether his name is being mentioned, seeking clarification during the proceedings. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara tabled a privilege matter he said had been disallowed by the Speaker, along with a complaint made to the Bribery Commission against the Speaker. He alleged irregular payments for preliminary inquiry work far exceeding amounts permitted by a Public Administration circular, and raised concerns under the Anti-Corruption Act regarding misuse of state property and loss to the State. He also alleged improper use of both the Speaker’s official residence and another official apartment, and called on the President and Government to have the Speaker, and his Private Secretary, refrain from duties until investigations are concluded. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Justice & Human RightsParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose on a point of order amid an interruption. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order and requested the Speaker’s permission to speak briefly amid an interruption. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly sought the Speaker’s attention and requested to be heard. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Speaker Returns to Chair Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a question of privilege and asked the Speaker whether he would be given an opportunity to present it. Privilege: Threat by Vice Chairman of Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Privilege: Threat by Vice Chairman of Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Speaker to make a definitive ruling on the matter, stating that the Inspector General of Police lacks the authority to decide it. He emphasized that responsibility for the security of Members of Parliament rests with the Speaker as the presiding authority. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had already made the suggestion being referred to. No further details of the proposal or its context were provided in the excerpt. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order concerning the referral of a newspaper-related matter to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He cited Standing Order 118, noting that such referrals follow acceptance of a motion by a Member, and suggested that a Member should formally move the relevant motion despite having no objection to the matter being examined. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order questioning provisions of the Bill that he said would allow tenants to remain in premises despite non-payment of rent, while requiring cases to be concluded within nine months. He argued that existing laws, including the Rent Act and the Recovery of Possession of Premises Act, No. 1 of 2023, could have been amended instead, and asked whether the Bill unfairly protects tenants at the expense of property owners. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act (continued) Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Points of Order regarding Parliamentary Secretariat Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that an inquiry into a senior parliamentary officer should not be handled by an Additional Secretary, citing Standing Order 7(1), the Administrative Manual and Public Service Commission rules requiring an investigating officer to be senior to the officer under investigation. He also referred to a bribery or corruption complaint against the Speaker involving alleged misuse of public resources and inducement of MPs, and requested that the report and expenditure details relating to the relevant committee be presented to the House. He tabled a chart he said had been published online and asked for the actual report to clarify the matter. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara cited the Parliamentary Staff Act to argue that disciplinary powers over parliamentary staff lie with the Secretary-General, exercised with the knowledge of the Speaker. He stated that any concerns should be raised through the Staff Advisory Committee with a request for an inquiry and report, and questioned why that procedure had not been followed. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara challenged the claim that the current administration inherited a collapsed economy, stating that when his side handed over power, growth was about 5 per cent and reserves stood at US$ 6 billion. He raised a supplementary question on problems faced by those who retired between 2020 and 2024, particularly regarding permits and retirement-related entitlements. Oral Questions and Ministerial Answers EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked whether the Government would prioritize vehicle permit issuance for about 1,900 retired eligible officials who had not received permits, noting that only 729 permits had been issued annually despite around 20,000 eligible officials. He proposed issuing permits to retirees first, for example 100 per month, before addressing other eligible applicants, and sought clarification in light of differing statements made by the President on whether the permit scheme would continue. Oral Questions and Ministerial Answers Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised Question No. 662/2025 to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, seeking information within the scope of the Finance Ministry. The intervention was procedural in nature, presenting the question for ministerial response rather than advancing a substantive argument. Oral Questions and Ministerial Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →