The document summarizes Ireland's experience with peatland restoration. Originally covering 17.2% of Ireland, peatlands have been degraded through turf cutting, industrial extraction, afforestation, and other threats. Restoration projects led by various organizations have rehabilitated over 12,500 hectares of raised bogs and blanket bogs. Ongoing work includes evaluating carbon storage in restored versus degraded sites, with some restored sites found to act as carbon sinks. The document calls for a strategic national restoration plan, more evaluation of restoration results, and recognizing the value of peatlands' ecosystem services to better inform policy and management.