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 Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity |
Company and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated March 27, 2014, with |
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Voya Retirement Insurance and |
Annuity Company included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, |
2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
Atlanta, Georgia |
November 21, 2014 |