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Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Kurunegala

Profession: Attorney-at-Law

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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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748 speeches
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns over trading in Wealth Trust Securities Limited, stating that its share price rose from Rs. 7 to Rs. 25,000 without a price band, with over 6.3 million shares traded before the market was halted. He argued that this reflected a failure of stock market regulation, damaged investor confidence during discussions on investment, and called for an inquiry and the resignation of responsible officials. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Public FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order directed to the Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury, questioning the shifting of capital expenditure allocations. He argued that such transfers indicate that planned work was not completed in the previous year and requested an explanation. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly affirmed or reiterated a prior point in the debate. No substantive proposal, question, or policy argument was made in this remark. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 92(2)(a), questioning whether the required parliamentary procedure had been properly followed. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a) regarding a document on allocations made under virements presented under Section 24(4) of the State Finance Management Act. He argued that the Minister was required to present the reasons in the Budget, Economic and Financial Status Report before 31 December, particularly given the scale of transfers involved, and objected to its submission in January as a procedural issue. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara said the concern was not with the Speaker or the Constitutional Council personally, but with the failure to conclude the appointment process for the head of the National Audit Office. He argued that if the senior-most officer can serve in an acting capacity, there should be a proper decision on a substantive appointment, and emphasized that the Constitutional Council should act independently rather than as a rubber stamp of the President. He also called for the process to be free from interference, including from government figures or personal contacts. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute to address Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute from the Chair to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the quoted intervention. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concern that the post of Auditor-General has remained vacant for about a month, leaving parliamentary oversight committees such as COPE and COPA unable to function properly. He stated that while subordinate officers may attend under an Auditor-General, a Deputy cannot substitute in the absence of an office-holder, and added that the Audit Service Commission has also been incapacitated since 1 January. He urged the Speaker to take necessary steps to address the vacancy. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural and constitutional concern that Sri Lanka has been without an Auditor-General since 6 December, leaving the Audit Service Commission unable to function as required under Article 153A of the Constitution. He said this affects the preparation of National Audit Office estimates, Gazette publication of rules, and the functioning of public finance oversight after the year-end closure of Government accounts. Referring to Standing Order 119(2), he argued that COPE and COPA must be assisted by the Auditor-General personally and that meetings under a Deputy Auditor-General would be improper, requesting the Speaker to examine the matter with the Secretariat. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter in question cannot be conducted at the present time. No further reasoning or specific proposal was provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2), citing Standing Order 119(2) on the role of the Committee on Public Accounts in examining accounts audited by the Auditor-General. He drew attention to the absence of an Auditor-General for about a month and sought the Speaker’s permission to raise the matter in relation to parliamentary financial oversight. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rejected accusations that the Opposition was being destructive, stating that it was supporting disaster relief efforts and the Disaster Management Centre. He argued that the Meteorology Department had issued timely warnings before the disaster, tabled a statement from the Sri Lanka Association of Meteorologists, and called for officials, including the Director General of Meteorology, not to be intimidated. He urged support for affected businesses through concessional loans, requested investigations into alleged fraud in children’s medicines and the suspension of Dr. Bellana, and alleged irregularities in maize import licensing that he said were inflating prices and disadvantaging small poultry farmers. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Corruption & Governance ReformAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
  • 3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that the Government failed to properly implement the Disaster Management Act and maintain preparedness through the Disaster Management Centre, citing unusable equipment, staffing issues and delayed action on Deduru Oya reservoir warnings. He questioned whether decisions of the National Council for Disaster Management, including establishing the Disaster Management Fund, had been implemented. Referring to severe impacts in Kurunegala District, he urged relief for housing loans, farmers’ loans, small businesses and tourism, while thanking officials and foreign partners for assistance. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 27 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order but deferred it until another member had finished speaking. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 November 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the terms of a tender notice, particularly a requirement for 51 per cent Indian shareholding, and said the Deputy Minister’s verbal assurances did not address what was stated in the document. He also raised concerns over digitalization-related licensing and alleged conflicts of interest involving the Deputy Minister’s past company roles, shareholdings, and work connected to the toll system. Citing prior parliamentary precedents on conflicts of interest, he called for full disclosure of interests to Parliament or for the Minister to make a statement and resign. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned a tender condition requiring the master systems integrator for a biometric digital initiative to have at least 51 per cent Indian shareholding, arguing that this could exclude Sri Lankan companies and affect national control over citizens’ data. He asked the Government to table the related agreements and procedural framework in Parliament, citing concerns over sovereignty, data safeguards, and the absence of Supreme Court review without a Government reference. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Foreign AffairsJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister of Digital Economy whether Sri Lanka will introduce a digital identity card and requested details on its benefits, preparation methodology, per-card cost, and total cost for all registered citizens. He also sought information on funding sources, any foreign loans or assistance, investor benefits, safeguards to prevent access to citizens’ personal data, and whether all related agreements would be tabled in Parliament. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Security & DefencePublic Finance Read →
  • 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised Question 552/2025 seeking details on the proposed introduction of a digital identity card. He requested information on the policy framework, implementation process, data protection safeguards, and the Government’s plans for issuing or integrating the digital ID system. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →