A new orchid grown by the Singapore National Parks Service has been named after the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern.
The honour was bestowed upon Mr Ahern by the parks service chief executive, Mr Tan We Kiat, during a two-day visit to the Asian country this week.
Arrangements are to be made between the Singaporeans and the Department of Agriculture in Dublin to ensure that one of the new orchid plants can be brought to the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin.
"Glasnevin will get a copy," said the Singapore National Parks Board.
It was Mr Ahern's first visit to Singapore, where he met Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and President SR Nathan.
Mr Ahern returned last night from the final leg of visits to countries in south-east Asia and the Arab Gulf. He also visited Bahrain, Vietnam and Malaysia during the tour.