"(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 …"
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: …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/17) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the supply of goods during the festive season in Rodrigues, he …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. With your permission, Madam Speaker, I will reply to both Parliamentary Questions I B/4 and I B/17 as they …
"(No. B/26) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the fishing vessel Chang Fong II, he will state if the vessel …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you. I thank the hon. Member for putting this question. Madam Speaker, I am informed that on 15 November 2024, while inspecting the fishing …
"(No. B/56) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Rivière des Anguilles Dam, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, le sud de l’île Maurice dépend principalement des prélèvements d’eaux pluviales et du pompage des eaux souterraines, les …
"(No. B/59) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to Port Mathurin Port Development Master Plan, he will state …"
(Withdrawn) 41 Madam Speaker: Thank you, hon. Minister. Yes, Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac! STATE SECONDARY ACADEMIES & REGIONAL …
"(No. B/93) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the coming into operation of the National …"
Reply: The current facilities at the National Wholesale Market include an auction hall of 6,700 m2, some 46 loading bays, and parking space of 1,375 m2. The …
"(No. B/19) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether in regard to the shortages of certain commodities in Rodrigues due to the …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd that as of February 2024, the MV Peros Banhos is being used to transport, …
"(No. B/23) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Cattle Productivity Incentive Scheme, he will state – (a) …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Cattle Productivity Incentive Scheme was launched in Mauritius in the year …
"(No. B/25) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to support 52 extended to fishers in Rodrigues through the …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, the off-lagoon fishing scheme, purchase of Canotte was introduced with the aim of providing financial support to registered …
"(No. B/42) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) WATER SUPPLY CRISIS – PRIVATE OPERATORS – BOREHOLES REQUISITION
"(No. B/48) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to facilities extended to planters, he will state …"
Reply: The Development Bank of Mauritius (DMB) Ltd. offers three types of loan scheme to encourage new plantation activities. These are as hereunder – 146 …
"(No. B/57) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the number of …"
(Withdrawn) LA SOURCE FOOTBALL PLAYGROUND – PLAYERS’ SAFETY
"(No. B/90) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the MV Trochetia, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd. that following a bidding exercise carried out, a …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/112) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fishing permits, he will state the number of …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. I take it for granted that the hon. Member is referring to the issuance of artisanal fishermen cards. Following …
"(No. B/120) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the number …"
(Withdrawn) SICOM – PENSIONS FUND STATUS
"(No. B/161) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fishermen cards, he will state the – (a) …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the number of fishermen cards allocated …
"(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: Following a call for Expression of Interest launched in 2016 in respect of the Britannia Organic Zone covering around 66 arpents, 10 promoters were …
"(No. B/177) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the container park in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of …"
(Withdrawn) ASSAULTS ON STAFF OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS – REPORTED CASES – REMEDIAL ACTIONS
"(No. B/179) 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 pig farm/s found …"
(Withdrawn) FSC/OECD REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE – ACHIEVEMENTS – FUNDING & EXPENDITURE
"(No. B/184) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the number …"
(Withdrawn) 184 PBAT – HEADMASTER & DEPUTY HEADMASTER – APPOINTMENT CASES
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/218) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries 53 whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the …"
Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in the year 2014, a total of 8,809 monkeys were exported as compared to 13,484 monkeys in the year …
"(No. B/238) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to sheltered farming park at Plaine Magnien, he …"
(Withdrawn) BEAU CHAMP, BEL AIR, PONT LARDIER & CAROLINE – BYPASS ROAD PROJECT
"(No. B/248) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to stray dogs, he will state if he has …"
(Withdrawn) LAND DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN – PUBLICATION
"(No. B/252) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the pig farms set up by the Ministry at St Martin, he …"
(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD – OBJECTIVES & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
"(No. B/266) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of …"
"(No. B/301) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the pig farms set up by the Ministry at St …"
Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the reply being a lengthy one, I am going to table it. Thank you. The Deputy Speaker: Thank you. Third Member for Vieux …
"(No. B/306) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg &Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to sheltered farming park at Plaine Magnien, he …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the sheltered farming project at Plaine Magnien, is a resounding failure of the …
"(No. B/321) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to stray dogs, he will state if he has …"
(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: We have two minutes left. We move to the next question. Hon. Third Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka! MAURITIUS CANE …
"(No. B/323) Mr P. Venkatasami (The Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority, …"
Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for putting this question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regards part (a) of the question, I have been informed by the …
"(No. B/328) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of …"
(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS POST OFFICE – RECRUITMENT (2015-2025)
"(No. B/335) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the container park in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of …"
Reply: The container yard at Port Mathurin is currently operated by the Associated Container Services Ltd which holds a lease with the Mauritius Ports …
"(No. B/343) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Barachois found at Poudre d’Or Village, he …"
Reply: In November 2023, a Barachois Policy was established to outline the criteria for the allocation of barachois which were vested in the Ministry of …
"(No. B/367) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to stray dogs, he will state if he has …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you. Madam Speaker, the issue of stray dogs is one of our priorities and we are adopting a humane and multi-stakeholder approach to ensure …
"(No. B/375) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses se& Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to limitations on irrigation imposed on the …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, the sustained, inadequate rainfall in the recent months has resulted in a significant decline in water levels in the La Nicolière …
"(No. B/434) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Exclusive Economic Zone of Mauritius, he …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, currently, there are only two bilateral fisheries partnership agreements in force. These …
"(No. B/456) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Irrigation Authority, he will …"
(Withdrawn) BEL AIR – TRAFFIC CONGESTION – SURVEY – REMEDIAL ACTIONS
"(No. B/459) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to small sugar cane planters, he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) 163 COMMUNITIES CENTRES & SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRES – COMMITTEES – CHAIRPERSONS & MEMBERS ELECTION
"(No. B/486) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to home gardening, he will state if consideration …"
Dr. Boolell: I thank my hon. friend. I will table the reply, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker: We did not hear. An hon. Member: The reply will be tabled. Madam …
"(No. B/520) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the grant of over Rs 50 million from the European …"
Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will seek your indulgence and that of the House because the reply is rather lengthy. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the …
"(No. B/548) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugar cane planters, he will, …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I wish to apprise the House that according to the MCIA Act, a small planter is defined as – “(…) …
"(No. B/551) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fresh vegetables, he will state the import …"
Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for this question. Madam Speaker, from information obtained from Statistics Mauritius, the importation of vegetables over …
"(No. B/564) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the veterinary support provided to local …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to assessment of the Division of Veterinary Services, formally known as …
"To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state the measures being taken to secure (a) adequate …"
"(No. B/628) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to glyphosate and glyphosate-based …"
(Withdrawn) MORCELLEMENT ST ANDRÉ FOOTBALL GROUND – UPGRADING
"(No. B/630) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state …"
(Withdrawn) 142 COTTAGE-POUDRE D'OR HAMLET ROAD – ROAD SAFETY MEASURES – ROAD WIDENING
"(No. B/681) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the tuna fishing industry, he will, for …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to the first part of the question, the total revenue obtained by the …
"(No. B/690) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker Sir, I will seek your indulgence, but the reply is so long that I …
"(No. B/704) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in 130 regard to the protected sandalwood species, …"
(Withdrawn) PRINCIPAL MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS – 2025-2026 BUDGET – FUNDED POSTS REDUCTION
"(No. B/707) Mr t. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) ask the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Wakashio Shipwreck, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) MORCELLEMENT AUREA – VERDUN-TERRE ROUGE ROUNDABOUT – WIDENING & REINSTATEMENT
"(No. B/734) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the protected sandalwood species, he …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, since 2021, sandalwood is listed as a protected plant in the Forests and Reserves Act. As such, …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/811) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fish farming, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence, I will circulate the reply. Thank you. The …
"(No. B/838) Ms R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro- Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the compulsory registration of dogs, effective as from 01 …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, I will seek your indulgence because the reply is quite lengthy and it will be three in one. Madam Speaker: You do not want to …
"(No. B/845) Dr S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the compulsory microchipping and registration …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/838) The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue. MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY – MALIAN …
"(No. B/857) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Animal Welfare Act, he will, for the benefit of the …"
(Vide reply to PQ B/838) 77 NLTA – BUS ROUTES 251, 77, 42 & 20C – BUS SERVICES – COMPLAINTS & REMEDIAL MEASURES
"(No. B/893) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to ginger, he will state whether he is …"
(Withdrawn) GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS & PREMISES – ABANDONED/RENOVATION STATE – PROPOSED REINSTATEMENT
"(No. B/921) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to reported case/s of Contagious Caprine …"
The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Division of the Veterinary Services of the Ministry that Contagious …
"(No. B/939) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the islets in the lagoon of Rodrigues, he will state if …"
The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, presently two islets found in the lagoon of Rodrigues namely, Île aux Cocos and… …
"(No. B/940) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the microchipping of dogs, he will, …"
Reply: The procurement exercise for the supply of microchips was carried out at the level of the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW). The letter of …
"(No. B/946) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to ginger, he will state whether he is …"
(Withdrawn) 80 AFRICAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTRE – PRESERVATION OF INTEGRITY – ACTIONS TAKEN
"(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 …"
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 …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/991) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to ginger, he will state whether he …"
Dr. Boolell: The question has been looked into and the hon. Member can rest assured that the matter has been referred to the Police. As far as ginger is …
"(No. B/1057) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the importation of livestock, he will, for the …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that the Division of the Veterinary Services of the Ministry …
"(No. B/1068) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) the Minister of Agro- Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the livestock in Rodrigues, he will state whether his Ministry …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, there is no embargo in respect in the movement of cattle, sheep and goats from Rodrigues. The last restriction …
"(No. B/1076) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to coral bleaching in the Republic of Mauritius, he will …"
Dr. Boolell: I will reply to the question. It’s a lengthy reply and all the information related is in the reply and it’s worth perusing it. Madam Speaker: …
"(No. B/1084) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to “by-catch fish”, he will state – …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that there has never been any record on “by-catch fish” turnover generated …
"(No. B/1090) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to meat for the forthcoming festive season, he …"
(Withdrawn) DWELLINGS – LANDSLIDES & EROSION – ENVISAGED MEASURES
"(No. B/1104) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to agricultural land, he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) NATIONAL TRANSPORT CORPORATION – STAFF UNIFORM PROCUREMENT – STATUS
"(No. B/1154) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in 81 regard to meat for the forthcoming festive season, …"
The Minister of Education and Human Resources (Dr. M. Gungapersad): Madam Speaker, allow me to reply to this PQ on behalf of the substantive Minister …
"(No. B/1166) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to agricultural land, he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) LE BOUCHON – PIG BREEDING FARMERS – PROPOSED RELOCATION
"(No. B/1167) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) 126 IMPAIRED DRIVING – LAW STRENTHENING PROPOSAL – MEASURES ENVISAGED
"(No. B/1209) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to dogs, he will, for the benefit of …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare that over the past two months following the coming …
"(No. B/1226) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to agricultural land, he will state the …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I am informed that the extent of agricultural land that has been issued with a land conversion permit for …
"(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: 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, …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/38) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to applications for Fishermen Cards, he will state …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply made to PQ B/987 at the Sitting of 11 November 2025 where I had …
"(No. B/43) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the escalating geopolitical tensions and …"
(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: So, now we have hon. Etwareea! FOND DU SAC – OPEN STREET MARKET – ACCIDENTS RISKS
"(No. B/61) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie and Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to potential food shortages and high prices …"
(Vide Reply to PNQ) ELECTRONIC MONITORING BRACELETS – IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME
"(No. B/72) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the registered fishers in mainland Mauritius and Rodrigues …"
Reply: Registered fishermen of Rodrigues fall under the purview of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA). As regards part (a) of the question, 362 artisanal …
"(No. B/74) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS – MAINTENANCE & UPGRADING – COSTS INCURRED
"(No. A/2) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the number of veterinary officers required …"
Reply: According to records available from the Small Farmers Welfare Fund, there are currently 921 registered breeders who are serviced by 19 veterinary …
"B/116 The Honourable First Member for Port-Louis Maritime and Port Louis East (Mr Juman) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to …"
"(No. B/118) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to Port Mathurin, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Reply by the Prime Minister: I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/118 and B/132 together as they relate to the same subject matter. The Mauritius Ports …
"B/127 The Honourable Fourth Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Adrien Duval) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to …"
"(No. B/132) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the container park in Rodrigues Island, he will, for the …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/118) RODRIGUES – LAND DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN – PROJECT STATUS
"(No. B/147) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to food security, he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS WELFARE FUND – MEMBERS & BENEFICIARIES – CONTRIBUTION
"(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 …"
(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, now, we go to Dr. Aumeer! RENT-TO-OWN SCHEME – ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, HOUSING UNITS AVAILABILITY & EXPECTED DELIVERY DATES
"(No. B/188) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to small farmers, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. François. Madam Speaker, I am informed that farmers are registered with the Small Farmers Welfare Fund in line with …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/194) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to food security concerns amidst the ongoing crisis …"
Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to PQs B/194, B/201 and B/209 together as they relate to the same subject matter. But I will …
"(No. B/201) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the impact of international wars and climate change on food …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/194) MAURITIUS HANDBALL ASSOCIATION – FINANCIAL REVAMPING STRATEGY
"(No. B/205) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMS 2025 – PERFORMANCE REMEDIAL MEASURES
"(No. B/209) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to food security, he will state the …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/194) FREE INTERNET SCHEME – BENEFICIARIES – VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS
"(No. B/217) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie and Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to agricultural land, he will state the total …"
(Withdrawn) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING – NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK – PROPOSAL
"B/230 The Honourable Third Member for Pamplemousses and Triolet (Mr Rookny) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to agricultural land …"
"(No. A/10) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to glyphosate, he will state whether …"
Reply: The importation of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides is currently authorised for use in Mauritius under strict regulatory control in accordance …
"(No. B/280) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) 8000 HOUSING UNITS – CONTRACT VALUE – ARSENAL PROJECT
"(No. B/288) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to unexploited agricultural land, he will, for …"
(Withdrawn) MOHUNLALL MOHIT GOVERNMENT SCHOOL – ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ISSUES
"B/293 The Honourable Third Member for Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central (Dr Aumeer) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the …"
"(No. B/299) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) PHARMACY BOARD – MEMBERS – QUALITY CONTROL EXERCISES
"A/16 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to sheltered …"
"(No. B/370) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to unexploited agricultural land, he will, for …"
(Withdrawn) ANSE RAFFIN, RODRIGUES – UNSTABLE BOULDERS –– CAUSES & OUTCOME – INQUIRY
"(No. B/379) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the persistent presence of stray dogs at …"
(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – STAFF REDUCTION – REASONS
"(No. B/380) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) TWAHA ACADEMY – ALLEGED AGGRESSION & ILL-TREATMENT MINORS CASE – INQUIRY
"(No. B/389) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) ALPHA CLEANING GROUP – EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEES’ DEPORTATION – REASONS & SANCTIONS
"A/18 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the food …"
"(No. B/425) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the persistent presence of stray dogs at …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, nice to see you in the Chair. Welcome back! I am informed by the Mauritius Society for …
"B/447 The Honourable Third Member for Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or (Mr Etwareea) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to unexploited …"
"(No. B/449) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) WATER SUPPLY – MUDDY/MURKY WATER COMPLAINTS –REMEDIAL MEASURES
"B/452 The Honourable Second Member for Savanne and Black River (Mr Jugurnauth) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to agricultural …"
"(No. B/478) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to pig breeding, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – DIRECTOR OF AUDIT REPORT – STRUCTURAL REFORMS – EVALUATION MECHANISMS
"(No. B/483) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) CLIMATE CRISIS – SOCIAL PROTECTION – VULNERABLE PERSONS
"A/24 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the …"
"(No. B/523) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the fruit and vegetable sellers of the …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Government is fully cognisant of the operational constraints that may …
"(No. B/526) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to pig breeding, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Food and Agriculture Research and Extension Institute that …
"(No. B/530) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will state whether …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, Sir. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as at date, there are 2506 registered fishermen or fishers and in accordance with Section 120 …
"(No. B/559) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) SAINT-CROIX – SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE – DEMOLITION – NEW BUILDING
"(No. B/580) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Improvement of Livelihood of Coastal Communities through …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, I wish to pay tribute to those Mauritians, who spared no effort …
"(No. B/585) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the invasion of the Hog Plum Beetle, he will, …"
Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Hog Plum …
"B/603 The Honourable First Member for Savanne and Black River (Mr Babajee) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the fishers …"
"(No. B/606) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) DRUG ADDICTION – ADOLESCENTS – HEALTH ISSUES
"(No. B/618) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the use of pesticides in agriculture in mainland Mauritius …"
(Withdrawn) MINISTRY OF LAND TRANSPORT – APPEAL COMMITTEE – PENDING APPEALS – MEASURES