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Second Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

Mr Apollon

The Honourable Second Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien (Mr Apollon)
Questions asked
65
Answered
58
Not answered
7
Answer rate
89%
Most questioned portfolios
Agro-Industry
14
Prime Minister
12
Local Government
8
Land Transport
6
Youth and Sports
6
Tourism
4
Health and Wellness
3
National …
3
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Apollon

10 Dec
Answered

the compensation payable to the victims of the Wakashio shipwreck, he will state where matters stand.

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/8) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the compensation payable to the victims of the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, I seek your indulgence. I will give the salient features in my reply and the comprehensive one will be circulated. Madam Speaker: …

10 Dec
Answered

electric cremation incinerators, he will state the number thereof installed, indicating the number thereof n…

to Local Government —

"(No. B/9) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to electric cremation incinerators, he will state the number thereof installed, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there are 32 LPG Fire Human Incinerators across Mauritius, out of which 16 are not operational. These 16 …

10 Dec
Answered

the fishermen cards, he will state the number of applications therefor received since 2019 to date, indicati…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/10) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the fishermen cards, he will state the number …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, from 2019 to date, my Ministry has received 2,257 applications for fishermen cards, of which …

10 Dec
Answered

the Mahebourg Hospital, he will state if consideration will be given for the review and upgrading of the med…

to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/11) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Hospital, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, in fact, the answer is in the positive. I am aware that there is a project for the construction of a ground plus three buildings …

4 Feb
Answered

the Côte d’Or National Sports complex, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Mult…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/41) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Côte d’Or National Sports complex, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Mauritius Multisports Infrastructure Ltd. that all National Sports Federations can use the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex for …

4 Mar
Answered

the barachois found next to the fisheries post in Mahebourg, he will state if same has been leased and, if s…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/96) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the barachois found next to the fisheries …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I want to inform the House that the barachois found next to the fisheries post in Mahebourg is known as …

25 Mar
Answered

the proposed relocation of pig farm/s found at Carreau Accacia, Le Bouchon, he will state where matters stand.

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/213) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the proposed relocation of pig farm/s found at …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, the question is where matters stand. Matters are still at a standstill. We will address them forcefully to …

25 Mar
Answered

the Liverpool Football Academy Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/222) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Liverpool Football Academy Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that as at December 2024, a sum of Rs154,789,022 has been disbursed by the Ministry for the operation …

25 Mar
Answered

the issue of temporary public service licenses to buses and taxis, he will – (a) for the benefit of the Hous…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/234) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the issue of temporary public service licenses to buses and taxis, he will – (a) for …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that prior to the amendment which was brought to section 77 of …

8 Apr
Answered

the proposed construction of a parallel runway at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, as pr…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/276) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) 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, I am informed by the Chief Executive Officer of Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd (AML) that the Airport Master Plan of 2004 …

8 Apr
Answered

the tragic accident which occurred on 20 March 2025 at a diving center found within a hotel compound in the…

to Tourism

"(No. B/317) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the tragic accident which occurred on 20 March 2025 at a diving center found within a hotel …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! RESIDENCE CITÉ LA CHAUX – STATE LAND – LEASEHOLDERS

15 Apr
Answered

the lands and residential properties situated in the vicinity of Basalt Ltd., at Plaine Magnien, he will, fo…

to Local Government

"(No. B/385) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the lands and residential properties situated in the vicinity of Basalt Ltd., at …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, can I table this PQ because it is too long? (Interruptions) Madam Speaker: Yes! (Interruptions) Mr Woochit: The answer is too …

6 May
Answered

social housing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the New Social Living Development Ltd., i…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/433) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to social housing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the New Social …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the New Social Living Development Ltd (NSLD) that out of 8,000 housing units, 688 houses, including onsite …

8 Jul
Answered

the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airp…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/586) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) S/N Category Quantum (i) Senior Adviser (Technical) Rs 100,000 (ii) Senior Adviser Rs 90,000 (iii) Adviser Rs 70,000 (iv) …

8 Jul
Answered

the Mahebourg Waterfront, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether considerat…

to Local Government

"(No. B/601) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Waterfront, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the hon. Member that the jetty located at Mahebourg Waterfront is owned by Landscope Mauritius Ltd. and is …

8 Jul
Answered

the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/637) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International …"

Reply

Reply: The House may recall that in 2017, the Road Development Authority (RDA) implemented the New Airport Access Road, which the hon. Member is referring to …

15 Jul
Answered

the Résidence Hortensia at Mare d’Albert, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Ho…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/686) Mr G. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Résidence Hortensia at Mare d’Albert, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the NHDC Housing Estate at Mare d’Albert known as Résidence Hortensia was completed in April 2024 and delivered …

29 Jul
Answered

the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airp…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/768) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) 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, I am informed by the Chief Executive Officer of Airport Terminal Operations Ltd that the car park at the Sir Seewoosagur …

29 Jul
Answered

the incident which occurred on or about 24 September 2024 at Malherbes, in Curepipe, he will, for the benefi…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/773) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, on 24 September 2024 at around 19 20 hours, Mr G.G. reported to the Police that, earlier …

29 Jul
Answered

the Wakashio Shipwreck, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) where matters…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/793) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Wakashio Shipwreck, he will, for the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, following the grounding of the MV Wakashio off the South East coast of Mauritius on 25 …

29 Jul
Answered

the ongoing renovation and repair works being carried out at the Mare d'Albert Swimming Pool, he will, for t…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/802) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the ongoing renovation and repair works being carried out at the Mare d'Albert …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Mauritius Sports Council that the Mare d'Albert Swimming Pool is closed since June 2024 to allow …

11 Nov
Answered

Air Mauritius Ltd., moving operations to London Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom since 29 October 2023,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/964) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that Air Mauritius Ltd started its operations to London Heathrow Airport in 1973 and still holds three historical slots …

11 Nov
Answered

the Fisherman Card, he will state the number of pending applications therefor, indicating when same will be…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/987) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Card, he will state the number …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, you see the time. We are on the right side of history. We are all aware that our lagoons have …

11 Nov
Answered

the MV Wakashio grounding, he will state where matters stand as to the payment of compensation to the victim…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/989) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the MV Wakashio grounding, he will state …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Apollon. Madam Speaker, at the very outset, I wish to inform the House that the previous government refused to make …

11 Nov
Answered

Government abandoned buildings, he will give the list thereof, indicating in each case – (a) the location an…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/1020) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government abandoned buildings, he will give the list thereof, indicating in …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that according to information gathered, there are a number of government buildings falling under the purview of different Ministries and …

2 Dec
Answered

the proposed construction of a 44 Market Fair near the Youth Centre in Mahebourg, he will, for the benefit o…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1132) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed construction of a 44 Market Fair near the Youth Centre in …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: This question has been withdrawn. J’ai beaucoup de mal à suivre. This question has been withdrawn. On m’envoie des tas de petits …

9 Dec
Answered

the taxi operators at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit of the H…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1188) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: As the House may be aware, the issue of illegal operation of taxi services at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport by out-based taxis and …

9 Dec
Answered

the proposed construction of a Market Fair near the Youth Centre in Mahebourg, he will, for the benefit of t…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1199) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed construction of a Market Fair near the Youth Centre in Mahebourg, he …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to the proposed construction of the market fair near youth centre in Mahebourg, I wish to inform the House that the …

9 Dec
Answered

the public schools, he will give the list thereof which are currently closed and those which will not be enr…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/1201) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the public schools, he will give the list thereof which are currently …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there are 17 public schools, 11 primary schools and six secondary schools, which have been closed down as …

9 Dec
Answered

the proposed relocation of the pig breeding farmers of Le Bouchon, he will state where matters stand.

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/1228) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the proposed relocation of the pig breeding …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) that there are, at present, 16 pig breeders operating at Le Bouchon, …

17 Mar
Answered

the MV Wakashio shipwreck, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to where matters sta…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/28) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the MV Wakashio shipwreck, he will, for the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, the House will recall the previous government was never in favour of making public the report of the Court of Investigation into …

31 Mar
Answered

bare and neglected lands, he will state the measures his Ministry is taking or envisaging to prevent same fr…

to Environment

"(No. B/175) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to bare and neglected lands, he will state the …"

Reply

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/175. In respond of the rising incidence of …

31 Mar
Answered

the proposed relocation of the methadone distribution from the Mahebourg Hospital to a dedicated Methadone D…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/183) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposed relocation of the methadone distribution from the Mahebourg Hospital …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, there are presently two methadone dispensing sites in Mahebourg, namely at Mahebourg Hospital with 363 patients, and Mahebourg …

31 Mar
Answered

bats, he will state – (a) whether an increase in the population thereof has been observed, and (b) when the…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/189) Mr T. Apollo (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to bats, he will state – (a) whether an …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Now, Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) the of the question, I am informed that the National Parks and …

7 Apr
Answered

the proposed replacement of the steel jetty situated at the Mahebourg Waterfront, he will state where matter…

to Local Government

"(No. B/278) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg &Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed replacement of the steel jetty situated at the Mahebourg Waterfront, he …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that as already raised under Parliamentary Question B/601, Government is fully apprised of the …

14 Apr
Answered

the proposed construction of a parallel runway at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, as pr…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/345) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to Parliamentary Question B/276 of our Sitting of 08 April 2025, when I informed the House that Airports of …

21 Apr
Answered

the road signs reportedly damaged, faded or not clearly visible in Constituency No. 12, he will, for the ben…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/421) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the road signs reportedly damaged, faded or not clearly visible in Constituency No. …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, following the last general elections, the portfolio of maintenance of road traffic signs and road markings has been entrusted …