Republic of Mauritius · National Assembly2024–2026 · 26ᵉ THERE MAY BE ERRORS OR INCONSISTENCIES Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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First Member for Vacoas and Floréal

Ms Joanna Bérenger

The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floréal (Ms Joanna Bérenger)
Questions asked
24
Answered
22
Not answered
2
Answer rate
92%
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Recent questions

All questions placed by Ms Joanna Bérenger

31 Mar
Answered

the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/184) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, now, we go to Dr. Aumeer! RENT-TO-OWN SCHEME – ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, HOUSING UNITS AVAILABILITY & EXPECTED DELIVERY DATES

7 Apr
Answered

Silver Bank Limited, following the placement thereof under conservatorship in February 2024 and in receivers…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/243) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that in the first report of the Conservator submitted in March 2024, …

14 Apr
Answered

the proposed introduction of Kreol Morisien in the National Assembly, he will state where matters stand.

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/319) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Thank you, Madam Speaker. As the House is aware, section 49 of the Constitution provides that the official language of the Assembly shall …

14 Apr
Answered

the increase in the eligibility age to benefit from the Basic Retirement Pension, he will state whether, in…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/321) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as the hon. Member is aware and is indeed the whole population, the previous Government left us with a disastrous fiscal …

14 Apr
Answered

the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection of ma…

to Tourism

"(No. B/351) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Merci, Madam la présidente. Les activités d’observation des dauphins et baleines et de nage avec les dauphins sont pratiquées sur la côte …

21 Apr
Answered

the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd. and SPV 30MW Belle V…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/429) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, je souhaite aborder en priorité la partie (c) de la question. Selon les informations communiquées par le Central Electricity …

28 Apr
Answered

the country’s foreign currency reserves, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bank of Maur…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/505) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to Parliamentary Questions B/505 and B/511 together, as they relate to the same subject …

28 Apr
Answered

the incorporation of cycle lanes into 13 road projects, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from t…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/522) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incorporation of cycle lanes into 13 road projects, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House may be aware, in 2020, the then Government adopted a policy decision to include cycle lanes in all newly …

5 May
Answered

the proposed Golden Visa Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Economic Development…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/565) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, recently, the Economic Development Board (EDB) has received multiple enquiries from foreigners who have expressed interest …