Withholding of compensation payment

Information related to the withholding of a compensation payment.

Under Article 18(6) of the Diseases of Animals (NI) Order 1981 (as amended) the Department has discretion to withhold compensation where it is suspected that an offence may have been committed. If the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is currently investigating irregularities noted at the time of the test on your herd, compensation may be withheld until the investigation is concluded; after which, a decision will be taken on whether or not, or to what extent payment can be made. You will be informed by letter if compensation is to be withheld pending investigation.