CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Counsel and Independent Auditors" and to the use of our report
dated June 5, 2001, which incorporated by reference, in this Registration
Statement (Form N-1A No. 33-7496) of Dreyfus Premier Municipal Bond Fund.

                                ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
August 10, 2001