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Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

Dr Ms Daureeawo

The Honourable Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac (Dr Ms Daureeawo)
Questions asked
65
Answered
62
Not answered
2
Answer rate
95%
Most questioned portfolios
Prime Minister
11
Social Integration
7
Health and Wellness
6
Energy and Public …
4
Information Technology
4
Labour and Industrial …
4
Land Transport
4
Foreign Affairs
3
Recent questions

All questions placed by Dr Ms Daureeawo

18 Mar
Answered

the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he will, 45 for the benefit of the House, obtain t…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/148) Dr. Ms. R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Information and Communication …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CANCER CARE ECOSYSTEM – CARE STANDARDS (No. B /149) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness …

18 Mar
Answered

the Britannia Organic project, he will state where matters stand as to the work in progress thereof, indicat…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/172) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Britannia Organic project, he …"

Reply

Reply: Following a call for Expression of Interest launched in 2016 in respect of the Britannia Organic Zone covering around 66 arpents, 10 promoters were …

18 Mar
Answered

road safety, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether his Ministry is in…

to Local Government

"(No. B/192) Dr. Ms Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to road safety, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information …"

Reply

Reply (The Minister of National Infrastructure): With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the local authorities and the Road Development …

25 Mar
Answered

the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain ther…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/217) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Information and Communication …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that for the period January 2015 to November 2024, the …

8 Apr
Answered

prisons and detention centres, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Prison…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/269) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: I am informed, Madam Speaker, by the Acting Commissioner of Prisons that detainees are admitted to prisons either on remand or as convict …

8 Apr
Answered

the Totalisator Operators, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Revenue Authorit…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/277) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority that the total amount of responsible gambling – it is the term in the law; …

8 Apr
Answered

the Police Force, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/284) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues …"

Reply

Reply: The recruitment of Police Officers is carried out by the Disciplined Forces Service Commission. The selection exercise comprises the following …

8 Apr
Answered

the MUGA sports facility in Tyack, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the amoun…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/326) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the MUGA sports facility in Tyack, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Reply: As regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Mauritius Telecom Foundation has invested around Rs2.4 million for the provision of gym …

15 Apr
Answered

the promotion of sports and leisure, he will state if consideration will be given for the construction of a…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/394) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the promotion of sports and leisure, he will state if consideration will …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Thank you. Time is up! Hon. Prime Minister! 88 MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to …

13 May
Answered

renal transplant procedures, he will state – (a) if same are being carried out in partnership with foreign t…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/497) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to renal transplant procedures, he will state – (a) if same are being …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, chronic kidney disease is a significant health burden affecting around 200,000 Mauritian patients. Presently, there are …

13 May
Answered

the employment of persons with disabilities, he will state if his Ministry has carried out an audit exercise…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/501) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the employment of persons with …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me first thank the hon. Member for this timely question. I am informed that no audit exercise has been conducted to …

13 May
Answered

the 63 protection of children from online exploitation, harm and abuse, she will state the measures, program…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/504) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the 63 protection of children from online …"

Reply

Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are all fully aware of the potential danger and threat targeting our children with regard to online exploitation, …

7 Oct
Answered

rage incidents and violent and aggressive behaviour on the roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/819) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that since January 2022 up to 02 …

7 Oct
Answered

the old bridges and footbridges, he will state if, following the collapse of an old bridge at Tranquebar on…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/852) Dr. Ms. R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the old bridges and footbridges, he will state if, following the …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, I would like to clarify that the incident to which the hon. Member is referring to occurred on 21 April 2025 …

7 Oct
Answered

the islets around Mauritius, he will state the framework being envisaged for the regulation of trade and tou…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/853) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the islets around Mauritius, he will state the framework being envisaged …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to refer the House to my reply to the PNQ of 6 May 2025. The House will recall that I referred to the situation that …

28 Oct
Answered

the development of a National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) for Mauritius in collaboration with the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/909) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by Statistics Mauritius that under the SADC Protocol on Statistics, Member States are required to …

28 Oct
Answered

mothers experiencing severe perinatal mental health issues, he will state the – (a) reported number thereof…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/917) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to mothers experiencing severe perinatal mental health issues, he will …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the mental condition of pregnant women is investigated once patient has mental health issues or shows …

28 Oct
Answered

children with special needs, including those suffering from epilepsy and autism, he will state the number th…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/930) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to children with special needs, including those suffering from …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there are about 3000 children with special education needs, including around 649 suffering from …

28 Oct
Answered

noise pollution emanating from modified exhaust systems or loud sound equipment installed in motor vehicles,…

to Environment

"(No. B/950) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change 84 whether, in regard to noise pollution emanating …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it will be a bit of a long reply. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that section 2(1)… The …

11 Nov
Answered

Plaisance, Camp Levieux and Trèfles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Au…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/988) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Plaisance, Camp Levieux and Trèfles, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CWA m’informe que les communes de Plaisance, Camp Levieux et Trèfles sont actuellement alimentées par le réservoir …

25 Nov
Answered

the Invalid Pensions, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed major reforms envisaged, indicati…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/1061) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Invalid Pensions, he will …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY MAURITIUS (FORMER) – YOUNG FOOTBALLERS – SUPPORT & FOLLOW-UP

2 Dec
Answered

angiogram examinations/angiography procedure, he will state the – (a) number of – (i) patients having underg…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/1149) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to angiogram examinations/angiography procedure, he will state the – …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that previously there was no angiography machine at Jawaharlal Nehru hospital. It is now that the …

2 Dec
Answered

international arbitration, he will state the measures being envisaged to propel Mauritius as a reliable, sui…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/1151) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to international arbitration, he will state the measures being envisaged to propel …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, let me at the outset state that when we look at the evolution of reputable international arbitration centres worldwide, there has …

2 Dec
Answered

the national heritage site of Château Bénarès, he will state whether a site visit been carried out thereat b…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/1158) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the national heritage site of Château Bénarès, he will state whether a …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, Château Bénarès, located in the district of Savanne, was designated as a national heritage site on 06 May 2022 in view of its …

17 Mar
Answered

the Mauritian economy, he will state the assessed impact thereon of the ongoing international conflict in th…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/9) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Let me try a last question. B/10, Mr Beejan! MR N.K. – ALLEGED DRUG-RELATED CASE – INQUIRY

17 Mar
Answered

the Invalidity Pensions, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed major reforms thereof, indicat…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/50) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Invalidity Pensions, he …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for her renewed interest in this particular reform. Madam Speaker, the present system has caused …

17 Mar
Answered

the promotion of sports, he will state the initiatives and/or programmes implemented since October 2024 to d…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/52) Dr. Ms Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the promotion of sports, he will state the initiatives and/or programmes …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, this question provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the comprehensive and strategic action which my Ministry has …

24 Mar
Answered

the Mauritian diaspora, he will state – (a) whether consideration is being given for the strengthening of th…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/81) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Economic Development Board that the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme, which was established in 2015, has …

31 Mar
Answered

the residential care homes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Residential Care Home Boa…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/186) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the residential care homes, he …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, given the issue to be addressed, I am seeking your indulgence to enable me to provide a more elaborate reply to this question. I …

7 Apr
Answered

road congestion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Authority, informat…

to Minister National Infrastructure

"(No. B/257) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to road congestion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, road congestion remains a persistent challenge. As the House is aware, Mauritius has inherited a colonial era road network which was …

7 Apr
Answered

the small and medium enterprises, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from SME Mauritius Ltd., inf…

to Industry

"(No. B/276) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives whether, in regard to the small and medium enterprises, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

Mr Ameer Meea: Madam Speaker, the registration of small and medium enterprises at my Ministry is governed by the provisions of the SME Act 2017. According to …

14 Apr
Answered

youth unemployment, he will – (a) state the current rate thereof gender-wise, region-wise and by educational…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/358) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will – (a) state the current rate …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, according to Statistics Mauritius, as at December 2025, the rate of unemployment among youths, that is, aged between 16 and 24 years, …

14 Apr
Answered

illegal dumping in drains, rivers and canals and the contribution thereof to flooding, he will – (a) for the…

to Environment

"(No. B/362) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to illegal dumping in drains, rivers …"

Reply

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/362. Madam Speaker, local authorities carry out …

21 Apr
Answered

the post offices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Posts Ltd. and table the…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/423) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the post offices, he will, for the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I would like to refer to replies given to previous PQs, wherein I highlighted the difficult …

28 Apr
Answered

human trafficking, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, informatio…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/502) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, for the period 01 January 2024 to 24 April 2026, a total of 26 cases of …

5 May
Answered

applications for the Basic Invalidity Pension received since November 2024 to date, he will, for the benefit…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/586) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to applications for the Basic …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that since November 2024 to date, my Ministry through the Medical Board has examined 27,308 cases of invalid's …