EX-99.CERT

                                  CERTIFICATION

I, James M. Hennessy, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of ING Senior Income Fund;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash
flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash
flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. Not applicable.

5. Not applicable.

6. Not Applicable.

/s/ James M. Hennessy                                          Date: May 6, 2003
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James M. Hennessy
President and Chief Executive Officer

                                  CERTIFICATION

I, Michael J. Roland, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of ING Senior Income Fund;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash
flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash
flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. Not applicable.

5. Not applicable.

6. Not applicable.

/s/ Michael J. Roland                                          Date: May 6, 2003
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Michael J. Roland
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer