Exhibit 16(23)(a) - Consent of Ernst and Young LLP, Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in Post-Effective
Amendment No. 7 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3, No. 333-130833) 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 18, 2012