Exhibit 16(23)(a) – Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public |
Accounting Firm |
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration |
Statement (Form S-3, No. 333-_____) and related Prospectus of ING Life Insurance and |
Annuity Company and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated |
March 27, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of |
ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) |
for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange |
Commission. |
s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
Atlanta, Georgia |
April 2, 2012 |