mysql: Cant we create triggers on system tables?

Question

I am trying to audit the privilege changes in mysql.user table by writing a trigger on it.

insert trigger: will capture who gave the new permissions and when         


        

Answer 1

Had you seen this: http://forums.mysql.com/read.php?99,207145 ?

The poster says he needed "SUPER PREVILAGES" Do you have access to the root user for the database?