Plans are still at an early stage.
A former boarding school in the midlands could be used to house refugees in the future.
The Department of Integration says it's received an offer of accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection at Inchmore House in Clara.
However, it says negotiations are ongoing, and it can't provide any further information at this time.
In a statement to Midlands 103, the Department of Integration says:
"The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth received an offer of accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) at Former Boarding School, Inchmore House, Clara, Co. Offaly, R35 YX78. The offer is under negotiation, therefore no further information can be provided at this time."
Gardaí Issue Public Appeal Over Missing Westmeath Teenager
Clothing And Footwear Repair Voucher Scheme "Needs to Happen" - Laois Fashion Designer
Special Concert To Launch Friends Of Esker Arts Set For This Month
Energy Efficiency Roadshow Comes To Laois This Afternoon
Laois Soccer Club Plans New Clubhouse And Changing Facilities
Westmeath Hotel Reopening After Norovirus Outbreak
Eight Legal Aid Certificates Issued In Laois Amid Solicitors’ Boycott
Ireland Still Faces STEM Gender Gap Despite Strong PISA Results