Exhibit 16(23)(i) – 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, 2015, 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, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange |
Commission. |
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
Atlanta, Georgia |
April 24, 2015 |