The Department of Education say they have a "strong planning function".
The government is defending its approach to school place provision in Offaly.
It comes as a Tullamore Mum has been highlighting her son's situation.
Amanda Rattigan wants her child to go to school in Colaiste Choilm but has been told it's "packed to capacity".
In a statement to Midlands 103, the Department of Education say they have a "strong forward planning function".
They also say that the Tullamore Killina School Planning Area has more first year places than graduating 6th class students in area.
Ms Rattigan does not believe schools in Clara and Kilbeggan are suitable.
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